Primary Direct Support Professional- New Castle

Thrive Behavioral Network•Litchfield, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Network is seeking compassionate and out-of-the-box thinkers to join their AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team. This role offers a strong team atmosphere with abundant support, where employees genuinely like other people and embrace differences. The position involves working with residents to stimulate their development of self-confidence and self-worth, manage personal funds, and assist them in achieving their individual care plan goals.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must have at least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
Must maintain a “3 – Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on the Annual Employee Performance Evaluation.
Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Provide an atmosphere that will stimulate resident's development of self-confidence and self-worth.
Be responsible as a Direct Support Professional on duty for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
Be active with residents at all appropriate times, stimulating positive social interactions.
Provide education and assistance to residents in managing resident’s personal funds.
Complete daily, weekly, quarterly and annual documentation for all residents.
Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
Maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and other staff, promoting the concepts of teamwork and support.
Demonstrate, uphold and support the policies, procedures and philosophy of this facility and organization.
Assist the Program Director in administrative duties and program development which may include, but is not limited to: Staff scheduling, Reviewing payroll and timesheets, Recording client information from referrals, Filing and record-keeping for licensing reviews, Program and activities schedule.
Discuss and provide skill-building techniques for issues concerning the residents as they occur.
Assist residents in completing designated goals and objectives as outlined in the resident's individual care plans and reviews.
Be involved in providing services as CSSP documentation has identified with implementation of Supports to assist with individuals chosen Outcomes.
Maintain a clean, safe and well-maintained environment in resident living and staff areas.
Oversee resident domestic responsibilities, educating and assisting them as needed to promote self-worth.